Adult Education Instructor (part-time)

Range: $22.20 Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Job Description: New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is in Virginia's New River Valley, which is also home to two public universities, and which has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life offered to residents. The Dublin campus and Christiansburg site provide modern, well-equipped facilities for the college's career and technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body. The people employed by New River Community College promote the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees. Teach Adult Education courses. Responsible for academic skills assessment, contextualized lesson planning, and GED/Workforce Readiness classroom instruction; and assist students in developing career pathways that accelerate the educational and career advancement of the individual. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Preparation in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or other subject area(s) consistent with the needs of specific teaching assignment(s). Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a major in Education or Human Services preferred. Successful teaching experience and enthusiasm for teaching. Good communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated competency in working with students from one or more of the following populations: adults seeking a high school diploma; students with basic skills deficiencies and other barriers to educational success; incarcerated individuals; general adult education. Ability to handle diversity in culture, values, experiences, and learning needs; be flexible and open to new strategies to promote learning; and encourage and support a diversity of learners. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer